Changlang
Changlang is a Town and Circle in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Changlang Block (CD) is 01671. The total area of Changlang Circle is 347 km². Changlang has a sex ratio of approximately 870 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Changlang Circle
Changlang Circle has a total of 58 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Changlang Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A | Cahnglang (5 km) | |
| 2 | 12 K M Tea Garden | N/A | Changlang (12 km) |
| 3 | 14 K M Pwd Camp Thingdang 1 | N/A | Changlang (14 km) |
| 4 | 3 K M Pwd Camp | N/A | Changlang |
| 5 | 4 K M Pwd Camp Jungmungsung | N/A | Changlang (4 km) |
| 6 | 6 Km Rang Frah Vidyaniketan | N/A | Changlang (6 km) |
| 7 | 7 K M Tea Garden | N/A | Changlang (7 km) |
| 8 | 7 K M Yungchik Pwd | N/A | Changlang (7 km) |
| 9 | 8 K M Govt Agri Farm | N/A | Changlang (8 km) |
| 10 | 9 K M Pwd Camp | N/A | Changlang |
| 11 | Amchung | N/A | Changlang (3 km) |
| 12 | Bubang I | Bubang | Changlang (10 km) |
| 13 | Bubang Ii | Bubang | Changlang (11 km) |
| 14 | Bubang Iii | N/A | Changlang (11 km) |
| 15 | Changlang Ply | N/A | Changlang |
| 16 | Chimsu | N/A | Changlang (20 km) |
| 17 | Chingsa | Sohe Laktong | Changlang (16 km) |
| 18 | Chokdok I | Chokdok | Changlang (18 km) |
| 19 | Chokdok Ii | N/A | Changlang (19 km) |
| 20 | Hadap | N/A | Changlang (17 km) |
| 21 | Industrial Estate | N/A | Changlang (2 km) |
| 22 | Jungmaisung I | N/A | Changlang (23 km) |
| 23 | Jungmaisung Ii | N/A | Changlang (24 km) |
| 24 | Jungsam | Ngechang | Changlang (6 km) |
| 25 | Kantang | N/A | Changlang (14 km) |
| 26 | Kengkhu | Kengkhu | Changlang (13 km) |
| 27 | Khitkhang Tong | N/A | Changlang (16 km) |
| 28 | Khuchep | N/A | Changlang (35 km) |
| 29 | Konica Mill | N/A | Margherita (14 km) |
| 30 | Kuchep Ii | Khuchep | Changlang (38 km) |
| 31 | Laktong | N/A | Changlang (3 km) |
| 32 | Langchuk | Bubang | Changlang (13 km) |
| 33 | Leelong | N/A | Changlang (1 km) |
| 34 | Longlung | Longlung | Changlang (12 km) |
| 35 | Longri | New Changlang | Changlang (1 km) |
| 36 | New Changlang | New Changlang | Changlang (1 km) |
| 37 | New Jongrom | N/A | Changlang (18 km) |
| 38 | New Longlung | N/A | Changlang (13 km) |
| 39 | New Rangkatu | N/A | Changlang (15 km) |
| 40 | New Sallang | Ngechang | Changlang (10 km) |
| 41 | New Sohe Laktong | N/A | Changlang (18 km) |
| 42 | New Thamlom | New Changlang | Changlang (8 km) |
| 43 | Ngaichang | N/A | Changlang (5 km) |
| 44 | Old Changlang | Old Changlang | Changlang (1 km) |
| 45 | Panikheti | N/A | Changlang (18 km) |
| 46 | Rang Frah Govt College | N/A | Changlang (12 km) |
| 47 | Rangkatu | Rangkatu | Changlang (13 km) |
| 48 | Rangkatu Kengkhu Tea Estate | N/A | Changlang (10 km) |
| 49 | Ranglum | Longlung | Changlang (29 km) |
| 50 | Rangran I | Longlung | Changlang (12 km) |
| 51 | Rangran Ii | Longlung | Changlang (13 km) |
| 52 | Saching I | Saching | Changlang (12 km) |
| 53 | Saching Ii | N/A | Changlang (17 km) |
| 54 | Saching Iii | N/A | Changlang (14 km) |
| 55 | Sallang | N/A | Changlang (7 km) |
| 56 | Sikeng | N/A | Changlang (18 km) |
| 57 | Sohe Laktong | Sohe Laktong | Changlang (17 km) |
| 58 | Tuhi Saw Mill | N/A | Margherita (15 km) |
Population of Changlang Circle
The population profile of Changlang Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Changlang Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,731 | 7,495 | 6,236 |
| Male Population | 7,342 | 3,835 | 3,507 |
| Female Population | 6,389 | 3,660 | 2,729 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,887 | 1,205 | 682 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 946 | 600 | 346 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 941 | 605 | 336 |
| Literate Population | 8,765 | 3,837 | 4,928 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,156 | 2,233 | 2,923 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,609 | 1,604 | 2,005 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,966 | 3,658 | 1,308 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,186 | 1,602 | 584 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,780 | 2,056 | 724 |
| Total Households | 2,944 | 1,446 | 1,498 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Changlang Circle is around 13,731 people. This includes 7,342 males and 6,389 females. Rural population is about 7,495 (3,835 males and 3,660 females), while urban population is nearly 6,236 (3,507 males and 2,729 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,887 of the population, with 946 boys and 941 girls. Rural areas have 1,205 children, and urban areas have about 682 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 8,765 literate people in Changlang Circle, including 5,156 literate males and 3,609 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,837 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,928 people.
- About 4,966 people in Changlang Circle are not literate, including 2,186 males and 2,780 females. Rural areas include 3,658 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,308 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,944 households, with 1,446 in villages and 1,498 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Changlang Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 8,788 | 6,240 | 2,548 |
| ST Male Population | 4,335 | 3,073 | 1,262 |
| ST Female Population | 4,453 | 3,167 | 1,286 |
| Population Density | 40 / km² | N/A | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Changlang Circle is about 8,788 people, including 4,335 males and 4,453 females. Around 6,240 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,548 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 40 people per square kilometre.